New Mandates

BlackRock is deploying artificial intelligence to scan for alpha in Southeast Asia as the firm joins a Singapore-backed initiative to boost regional equity market liquidity.

The move comes as the region’s wealthiest families move away from simple donations toward a more organised and professional way of handling their charity and legacy.

In a rare closed-door discussion, next-gens from prominent Asian families warn that true stewardship requires shifting focus from valuations to family values.